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Movie Info

In this film, adapted from the play by Tennessee Williams, Tom is a poetic idealist trapped in a dead-end job. Tom lives with his mother Amanda, a faded Southern belle, and with his shy, crippled sister Laura. However, Laura is brought out of her shell by one of Tom's co-workers.